What is a Habit?
What is a habit?
A habit is something you do regularly, often without thinking.
Name one of the three parts of the habit loop.
Cue, Routine, and Reward.
What is one way to start a new habit?
Make it obvious, easy, fun, and part of a routine.
What is one way to stop a bad habit?
Make it invisible, hard, replace it, or stay accountable.
Name a habit you want to build.
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Name a good Habit.
Brushing your teeth, exercising, eating healthy, etc.
What is the "cue" in the habit loop?
A cue is a trigger that reminds you to do a habit.
How can you make a habit easier to start?
Start small, like reading 1 page instead of a whole book.
How can you make a bad habit harder to do?
Keep the trigger away (e.g., put your phone in another room).
Name a habit you want to break.
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Name a bad habit.
Procrastinating, biting nails, eating too much junk food, etc.
What is the "reward" in the habit loop?
A reward is the benefit you get from doing the habit.
What is the "1-minute rule" for new habits?
Do the habit for just 1 minute to make it easier to start.
What does it mean to "replace a habit"?
Switching the routine part after a trigger. (ex: if bored, reading a book instead of watching tv)
What’s one habit you can start today?
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How long does it take to build a habit?
It can take anywhere from 21 to 66 days to build a habit.
What is the "routine" in the habit loop?
The routine is the actual action or habit you do.
Why is attaching a habit to something you already do helpful?
It helps because you already have a routine in place.
Give an example of replacing a bad habit with a good one.
Example: Bad habit: Eating too much candy → Good replacement: Eating fruit instead.
Why is it important to have good habits as a student?
Good habits help with grades, health, and happiness.
What is one benefit of good habits?
Good habits make life easier, reduce stress, and help you succeed.
Give an example of a habit loop.
Example: Cue: Feeling tired → Routine: Drink coffee → Reward: Feel more awake.
What is one way to reward yourself for a habit?
Treat yourself, track progress, or celebrate with a friend.
How can telling a friend help you break a habit?
Accountability: our friend can remind you and support you when breaking a habit.
What is something new you learned today?
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